Russia Hits Kharkiv Hospital, Wounding 73, During 289-Drone and 59-Missile Barrage
Russian ballistic missiles and guided bombs struck the Nemyshlianskyi district hospital in Kharkiv, wounding 73 people and forcing the evacuation of around 200 patients. The strike occurred during a massive overnight barrage involving 289 drones and between 59 and 76 missiles. Russian forces also targeted Ukrainian power plants and substations. Additional attacks in the Kharkiv region hit Izium and Chuhuiv, resulting in one death and at least 20 injuries, while another drone strike in the region wounded five people.
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- ✓ A Russian strike on the Nemyshlianskyi district hospital in Kharkiv injured 73 people.
- ✓ Approximately 200 patients were evacuated from the Kharkiv medical facility.
- ✓ Russia used ballistic missiles and guided bombs in the overnight attack on the hospital.
- ✓ The overnight barrage included 289 drones.
What changed
Detailed casualty figures for the Nemyshlianskyi district hospital and specific drone and missile counts were released.
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Russian Barrage Hits Kharkiv Hospital and Energy Infrastructure
Russian ballistic missiles and guided bombs struck the Nemyshlianskyi district hospital in Kharkiv, wounding 73 people and forcing the evacuation of around 200 patients. The strike occurred during a massive overnight barrage involving 289 drones and between 59 and 76 missiles. Russian forces also targeted Ukrainian power plants and substations. Additional attacks in the Kharkiv region hit Izium and Chuhuiv, resulting in one death and at least 20 injuries, while another drone strike in the region wounded five people.
Why it matters
Russia is targeting energy substations to potentially force nuclear power plants offline and cause electricity outages during winter. This escalation follows a strike on an aid center that killed at least 31 people.
What is confirmed
- A Russian strike on the Nemyshlianskyi district hospital in Kharkiv injured 73 people.
- Approximately 200 patients were evacuated from the Kharkiv medical facility.
- Russia used ballistic missiles and guided bombs in the overnight attack on the hospital.
- The overnight barrage included 289 drones.
- Russian attacks targeted Ukrainian power plants and energy substations.
Still unconfirmed
- Russia launched 59 missiles during the barrage.
- President Zelensky reported 76 missiles were launched overnight.
- Attacks in Izium and Chuhuiv killed one person and injured at least 20.
- A drone attack in a Kharkiv region settlement injured five people.
What to watch next
- Confirmation of total missile counts from Ukrainian defense officials
- Reports on the operational status of nuclear power plants following substation strikes
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- www.kyivpost.com — Russia Hits Hospital in Kharkiv With Missiles and Bombs, 73 Injured
- UNITED24 Media — Russia Hits Kharkiv Hospital, Wounding 73, During 289-Drone and 59-Missile Barrage
- Al Jazeera — At least 73 injured as Russia bombs Ukrainian hospital and power plants
- Ukrinform — Russian drones attack settlement in Kharkiv region, five people injured
- Gwara Media — Russia attacks Izium, Chuhuiv in Kharkiv oblast this morning, kills 1, injures at least 20 people
- Kyiv Post — Russia Unleashes Massive Overnight Barrage on Ukraine, Hitting Hospitals, Power Plants
- www.aljazeera.com — At least 73 injured as Russia bombs Ukrainian hospital and ...
- united24media.com — Russia Hits Kharkiv Hospital, Wounding 73, During 289-Drone ...
- united24media.com — Why Attacks on Ukraine’s Power Substations Could Have Consequences for Nuclear Safety Worldwide — UNITED24 Media
- www.yahoo.com — Russian missile attack hits Kharkiv medical facility, injuring 73
- www.pravda.com.ua — Russian strike on Kharkiv hospital injures 73, with 226 ...
- thursdaytimes.com — Russia bombs Kharkiv hospital, injuring 73, and hits Ukraine ...
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